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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/17/1976 8 I I 8 I 8 I I 8 - '.- . " 549' MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 3, 1976, CONTINUED NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1761 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.^ 1625, BY RE-DEFINING R-II ZONES. The above ordinance was read for the first time. It was moved by Councilmen Camfield/Parker that the first read- ing be considered the second and that the third reading be by title only. At this point, Councilman Ciprioti raised a question about the clarity of the description under Section I of this ordinance. Camfield/parker with- drew their motion and second. Discussion followed as to whether any change need be made to clarify the lot size reqÜirements~ At this point~ Mayor Steve called a 5-minute recess. Mayor Steve reconvened the meeting with a roll call. Councilman Judy was the only absentee. It was moved by Councilmen Shaneyfelt/Ciprioti that Ordinance No. 1761 be amended as follows: Section 1, definition of R-2, after the words, "sufficient tract size," add, "to wit: 10,000 square feet for a duplex, 15,000 square feet for a triplex, 20,000 square feet for a fourplex." Motion passed. It was now moved by Councilmen Camfield/Ciprioti that the first reading be considered the second and that the third reading be by title only. Roll call: 6-0. Motion carried. Jt was moved by Councilmen Camfield/Shaneyfelt that the ordinance be adopted. Roll call: 6-0. Motion carried. Ordinance adopted. It was moved by Councilmen Camfield/Ciprioti that a public hearing be set for the 17th of August to consider the franchise and ordinance coverÅ“ng said franchise to be granted to Eummit Communication, Inc.. . Motion passed. Clerk-Treasurer McCoy read the heading of the petition referred to under "Communications" above. Said petition was delivered by Sandy Gappmayer, as indicated. Immediately after t.he reading of this petition, Mayor Steve noted that the request for a public hearing came from himself and not the City Council. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, it was moved by Councilmen Klenk/Parker that the meeting do now adjourn. Motion carr' d. MAYOR A~STí1~ ~ City érk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 17,1976 The City Council of the City' of Port Townsend met in regular session this 17th day of August, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in City Hall,. Mayor Pro-tern Judy presiding. ROLL CALL Officers and members present were as follows: City Clerk-Treasurer l"[cCoy, Councilmen Klenk, Ciprioti Judy, Camfield, Wilson and Shaneyfelt. . Mayor Steve, Attorney Abraham and Counciln!an Parker were absent. MINUTES It was moved by Councilmen Camfield/Klenk to approve the minutes as ~Titten and to dispense with the reading of them. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS ? A letter from Wanda Cotton stated that two petitions had been submitted, calling for the recall of the Library Board and asking the Council to respond. A letter from Tom Aumock in behalf of the Park Board to the Interagency Committee for OUtdoor Recreation was outlined to the Council. Said letter addressed the Committee reque:st that unopened streets in- volved in the city's application be vacated by September 1. Aumock is requesting an extension and outlined the time constraints necessary to vacate the streets. It was moved by Councilmen Camfield/Ciprioti that a public hearing be set for September 21,1976 on the proposed vacation of the required unc,pened streets around Cherry Street Park. Motion passed. A letter to the Council from the Jefferson County Planning Department; asked the city to comment on whether water will be available for a proposed plat, called "Chimacum Creek Estates." This letter was re- ferred to the Water Committee. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilman Judy reported that Councilman Ciprioti and he attended a ~\eeting with the county com- missioners to.discuss the tri-cities water system. He noted that the county would like the city to sell the system to the PUD. Discussion followed regarding the HUD grant application and financiAl requirements for the local contribution. OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1762 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, CREATING AND j\WARDING SUMMIT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. A NONEXCLUSIVE, FIFTEEN YEAR CABLE TELEVISION FHANCHISE IN THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND; PROVIDING RULES GOVERNING THE OPERATION OF SAHE; PROVIDING FOR SBBSCRIPTION RATES; AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMED+;:.-. ATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE, APPROVAL AND AFTER PUBLICATION. Councilman Shaneyfelt pointed out that the franchise fee, as agreed upon, was not included in the ordinance. It was moved by Councilmen Shaneyfelt/Ciprioti to amend Ordinance No. 1762 by adding Section 16E, which J ---~~-----~ 550 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 17, 1976, CONTINUED ____h_- -- - --- -. -- ------------------~-------------- - ---- --- --------------------------------------------------T---------------- ---------- -- includes provision for a 1% franchise tax to be paid to the city. Roll call: 6 yes. Motion carried. Amended Ordinance No. 1762 was read for the first time by title only. It was moved by Councilmen Camfield/Ciprioti that the first reading be considered the second àhd that the third reading be by title only. Roll call: 6 yes. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1762 was read for the third time by title only. It was now moved by Councilmen Camfield/Shaneyfelt that the ordinance be adopted. Roll call: 6-0. Motion carried. Ordinance adopted. 8 ORDINANCE NO. 1763 AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE USE OF SKATEBOARDS AND ROLLER SKATES ON CERTAIN SIDEWALKS AND ON CITY STREETS, AND DEFINING TERMS. The above ordinance was read for the first time. It was moved by Councilmen Klenk/Wilson that the first reading be considered the second and that the third reading be by title only. Roll call: 6-0. Motion carried. Ordin- ance No. 1763 was read for the third time by title only. It was moved by Councilmen Klenk/Wilson that the ordinance be now adopted. Roll call: 6-0. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1763 adopted. I At this point, Mr. Allan Manser rose from the audience and, upon recognition by the chair, asked if he could read a prepared statement. Said statement expressed concern that animals are running at large and, in fact, two ran across the street while he was being cited. He stated that his dog is well-trained and under con- trol at all time. He also stated that he got pictures of 16 dogs running at large within two hours of his citation. Manser felt that the animal control officer should use more discretion and look to the intent of the ordinance. Police Chief Doubek spoke in defense of Mr. Judd, Animal Control Officer, stating that he works long hours and is on call 24 hours a day for very little pay. Several councilmen concurred. I RESOLUTION NO. 76-6 A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 17 - 23, 1976 TO BE CONSTITUTION WEEK. It was moved by Councilmen Camfield/Ciprioti that the above resolution be adopted. adopted. Motion carried. Resolution ADJOURNMENT 8 \- There being no further business to come before the Co Shaneyfelt/Klenk that the meeting do now adjourn. Motion carried. time, it was moved by Councilmen ATTEST, m*~ (/ Ci ty C erk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 7,1976 I The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 7th day of September, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the City Hall, Mayor Joseph B,. Steve presiding. ROLL CALL Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Steve, City Attorney Abraham, City Engineer French, City Clerk-Treasurer McCoy and Councilmen Klenk, Ciprioti, Judy, Camfield, Parker, Wilson and Shaneyfelt. MINUTES It was moved by Councilmen Camfield/Judy that the minutes of the previous session be approved as written and that the reading of said minutes be dispensed with. Motion carried. BILLS AND CLAIMS --< 8 The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Payroll Clearing Current Expense Fund Street Fund Library Fund Park Fund Water/Sewer Fund Equipment Rental Fund Firemen~s Pension & Relief Fund Federal Shared Revenue Fund $36,073.37 12,81:0.61 11,390.51 654 .16 351. 52 23,999.01 5,420.57 42.45 633.07 I It was moved by Councilmen Camfield/Ciprioti that the bills and claims be paid. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS A letter from Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Hoffman, John J. Baldridge and W. N. Fuller, requesting a street light at 20th Street just off San Juan, was referred to the Light Committee. A letter from the Port of Port Townsend claimed that city ordinances regulating animal control are inadequate and requested changes in said ordinances to provide more effective control. I A copy of a letter from the Park Board to Robert Knapp, Manager, puget Power, stated that said board is contemplating burying overhead wires at the Cherry Street Park site on Q Street and requested information re said proposal. A request for extension of a street lease (Harrison Street from 110 feet north of Water Street to the southern terminus of Harrison Street) was received from William E. Clancy, Jr., Seattle, representing Standard Oil Company of California. The request was for a 10-year extension of the lease which expires July 31,1976. 8 Ii